• International Licensing Strategy & Deal Execution: Lead end‑to‑end international out‑licensing activities, including evaluation of commercial use inquiries, negotiation of new licenses, renewals, and amendments, and execution of agreements aligned with established licensing playbooks and revenue objectives.
• Commercial & IP Due Diligence: Conduct market, technical, and IP assessments to evaluate field‑of‑use requests, qualify potential licensees, and ensure appropriate, compliant use of ATCC biological materials in manufacturing and commercial applications.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with legal, finance, product management, and international distributors to structure competitive licensing terms and support country‑specific market considerations and bioproduction use cases.
• Operational Management & Reporting: Manage licensing workflows from inquiry through execution, maintain accurate data in IP management systems, and deliver licensing metrics, forecasts, and reports to senior leadership.
• Global Licensing Program Support: Provide direction and guidance to project teams or contributors, supporting efficient deal flow, continuous improvement, and sustained licensing revenue growth.

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 or more years’ experience, including 0–2 years’ supervisory experience or equivalent experience.
• Experience in intellectual property licensing, commercial agreements, or technology transfer, with a strong emphasis on international out‑licensing and revenue‑generating deals.
  
• Demonstrated success managing complex commercial license negotiations within life sciences, biotechnology, biomanufacturing, or regulated biological materials environments.
• Proven experience leading complex, end‑to‑end licensing negotiations, including new licenses, renewals, and amendments, with the ability to secure favorable commercial, legal, and financial terms.
  
• Strong background collaborating cross‑functionally with legal, finance, product management, and international distribution teams to structure, negotiate, and execute licensing and collaborative agreements.
• Working knowledge of a broad range of commercial and collaborative agreements, including license agreements, confidentiality agreements, material transfer agreements, etc.
  
• Knowledge of IP, freedom-to-operate assessments and field of use licensing.
• International licensing experience highly preferred but not required.

The expected salary range for this position is $100,000 to $120,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience and qualifications as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional incentive compensation including regular merit increases and the corporate bonus program.

We Invest in You 

• Health & Wellness: 
  • Comprehensive medical coverage and company paid Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, AD&D, and paid parental leave
  • Work life balance with Paid Holidays and PTO
  • Fitness and cell phone subsidies, and additional benefits such as legal services, pet insurance and additional supplemental coverage.  
  • Employee Assistance Program offering around-the-clock counseling
• Financial security: 
  • 401(a) (6% employer contribution) and 403(b) (2% match) retirement plans
  • Exceptional career advancement opportunities, recognition, and rewards
  • Corporate bonus program
• Mission Focused:
  • Non-profit organization supporting critical life science research
  • We give scientists the tools they need to make discoveries that improve and save lives
  • Contribute to community involvement and social responsibility

Join ATCC, where we fuel your success, well-being, and development. We're a mission-focused non-profit Equal Opportunity Employer, celebrating a century of supporting global public health.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.  Shape the future of science with us.